The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Lee Moorman, Renea Huinker, John Cuvelier and Lucas Elsbernd
Motion made by King to approve the agenda with addition of Fehr Graham
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Roberson. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 415.29 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | TRACTOR | 106.29 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,728.90 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 68.86 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | OIL CHANGE PICKUP | 104.98 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | REMAINING BALANE INV. 918733-3 | 2,686.31 | |
| UPS | 111.5 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 191.2 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,674.21 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,269.58 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 281.94 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 20,703.14 | |
| CASH | 541.09 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 601.15 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,137.20 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | 5,814.58 | ||
| TEAM LAB | 1,765.50 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | PROPOSED BUDGET | 280.14 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | TENNIS COURT FENCE | 1,982.00 | |
| ANDERSON | PHONE CALL FOR THRONDSON AND | 96 | |
| IWD | 1ST QTR UNEMPLOY 2024 | 23.83 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | WATER METER | 341.65 | |
| MARK KRIENER | 200 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | 517.5 | ||
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 215 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | SCHUETH ACE | 227.63 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | 457.36 | ||
| BEST SERVICES | WASTEWATER GENERATOR | 1,456.08 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 92.8 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | 8,607.35 | ||
| MD MATERIAL CO | TEETER TOTTER | 1,213.12 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,251.17 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 63,163.35 | 88,880.81 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,436.08 | 44,566.08 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,728.90 | 2,894.20 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 850.45 | 3,905.41 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 10,607.35 | ||
| WATER FUND | 8,716.67 | 6,079.22 | |
| SEWER FUND | 6,110.76 | 7,060.44 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 23,713.14 | 24,375.46 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 295.57 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.54 | |
| VISA | 492.46 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,556.95 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,376.52 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,376.52 |
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates discussed the current renewal insurance policy. The premium had increased around $537.00. He let the council know if the current deductible for wind and hail damage to property for $2,500 was increased to $5,000 it would save the city $1,300 per year of premium savings. Motion made by King to increase insurance deductible to cover wind and hail damage to property. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve liquor license renewals for The Brite Spot, Bucky’s and Irish Fest and approval of cigarette permit for Bucky’s. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, King and Roberson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve building permit for Gordon and Theresa Sawyer located 208 N Lincoln. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve building permit for Derek and Kelsey Panos located 202 S Owl St. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing for hazard mitigation. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed
Leon Begay with INRGOG explained the Update for Chickasaw County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. There were no comments regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Motion made by King to close Public Haring. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution #2024-05062024-2 adopting the Iowa Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Renea Huinker gave an update on the library renovation. Currently there are 12 new patrons using the library. The library plans to be open during Irish Fest for the open house. The library purchased shades for the front windows. The two new windows are leaking and will be getting fixed.
Lucas Elsbernd with Fehr Graham gave the council paper copies of the changes discussed last month with the council.
Lee Moorman informed the council he has had the electricity and water turned on for his property at 203 S Center St. He is asking for more time to clean up property. He informed the city council he does not have the funding. This project will take time. Motion made by King to give Mr. Moorman 90 days to show improvement and have a plan to clean up property or the city will continue with a nuisance abatement, Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Roberson, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve Resolution #2024-05062024 transfer $70,000 from LOST Fund to the General Fund. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
The city receive a letter from the Office of the Auditor of State inform the city the city is required to have and annual examination for the fiscal year ending June 30. 2024. Suzette will be contacting the Dana Davis with the Office of Auditor of State for the state to perform the annual exam.
Mayor Mueterthies was questioned regarding voting in Lawler. After some research he received information about Satellite Absentee Voting. Satellite voting stations provide in-person voting at other places other than the auditor’s office. The city may request a satellite station by filing a petition with the county auditor. The petition must contain signatures of 100 eligible electors living in the jurisdiction. If this came to Lawler, we would need volunteer workers.
Next meeting will be June 3, 2024
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:58pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Wilson, King, Scheidel, and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk